Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas Tacos

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Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas Tacos

YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE

Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas Tacos

Succulent pork shoulder slow-cooked with citrus and warm spices until tender, served in charred corn tortillas with a dollop of zesty lime-yogurt crema.

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NUTRITION

494kcal
Protein
34.8g
Fat
29.6g
Carbs
22.9g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

5.5 oz Pork shoulder

0.5 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.5 tsp Ground cumin

0.5 tsp Dried oregano

1 clove Garlic

1 tbsp Fresh orange juice

1 tbsp Lime juice

1 small Corn tortilla Corn tortillas

1 tbsp Red onion

1 tbsp Fresh cilantro

0.25 cup Nonfat Greek yogurt

1 tsp Lime juice

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PREPARATION

  • 1

    Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut into large chunks.

  • 2

    Season the pork chunks evenly with sea salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and dried oregano.

  • 3

    Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker and add the minced garlic, orange juice, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice.

  • 4

    Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the meat is tender enough to shred easily with a fork.

  • 5

    Remove the pork from the slow cooker, shred with two forks, and spread the meat onto a baking sheet.

  • 6

    Broil the shredded pork in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the edges become golden and crispy.

  • 7

    While the pork broils, whisk together the Greek yogurt and 1 teaspoon of lime juice in a small bowl to create the crema.

  • 8

    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are soft and slightly charred.

  • 9

    Assemble the tacos by dividing the crispy carnitas between the two tortillas.

  • 10

    Garnish with diced red onion, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of the lime-yogurt crema before serving.

Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas Tacos

This is an example of a meal that Solin would create to include in your personalized meal plan.

Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas Tacos

YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE

Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas Tacos

Succulent pork shoulder slow-cooked with citrus and warm spices until tender, served in charred corn tortillas with a dollop of zesty lime-yogurt crema.

NUTRITION

494kcal
Protein
34.8g
Fat
29.6g
Carbs
22.9g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

5.5 oz Pork shoulder

0.5 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.5 tsp Ground cumin

0.5 tsp Dried oregano

1 clove Garlic

1 tbsp Fresh orange juice

1 tbsp Lime juice

1 small Corn tortilla Corn tortillas

1 tbsp Red onion

1 tbsp Fresh cilantro

0.25 cup Nonfat Greek yogurt

1 tsp Lime juice

PREPARATION

  • 1

    Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut into large chunks.

  • 2

    Season the pork chunks evenly with sea salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and dried oregano.

  • 3

    Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker and add the minced garlic, orange juice, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice.

  • 4

    Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the meat is tender enough to shred easily with a fork.

  • 5

    Remove the pork from the slow cooker, shred with two forks, and spread the meat onto a baking sheet.

  • 6

    Broil the shredded pork in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the edges become golden and crispy.

  • 7

    While the pork broils, whisk together the Greek yogurt and 1 teaspoon of lime juice in a small bowl to create the crema.

  • 8

    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are soft and slightly charred.

  • 9

    Assemble the tacos by dividing the crispy carnitas between the two tortillas.

  • 10

    Garnish with diced red onion, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of the lime-yogurt crema before serving.